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By: Emily O’Neill
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History• Started soon after 9/11
– To ensure the safety of America’s Transportation Agencies• Official beginning:
– Congress passed Aviation and Transportation Security Act• November 19, 2001• Officially established administration
• In March 2003– TSA was moved from the Department of Transportation to the
Department of Homeland Security• Department of Homeland Security
– Controlled by the Executive Branch of Government
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Mission of TSA
• “The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.”– Allow people of this country to travel safely and
freely– Set a high standard of travel through its processes
and technologies
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Jurisdiction
• Executive Branch– Department of Homeland Security• Transportation Security Administration
– All travelers– Traveling regulations
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Current Story
• New Technology– Imaging Detection Software– More Private– Efficient– Currently being tested– Does not require physical contact– Indicate location of weapon on person through
the IDS, not by individual searches
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Is It Needed?
• Yes.– USA is a powerful nation– Vulnerable – Prevent another 9/11– Ensures safety for traveling• Airports• Transit systems• Trains• Etc.
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Leaders of TSAJ. Pistole Gale D. Rossides
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Works Cited
• http://www.tsa.gov/index.shtm• http://www.google.com/imghp• http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2011/020
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